Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, was launched for her 90th Anniversary season earlier today at Robertsons Boatyard in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Claudia Myatt, Sue Coales and Peter Willis were on hand to record the occasion, and more stories of the event will follow…

Music bunting and cake were pictured by Peter Willis. The cake was made by Sue Coales, and included an edible Nancy Blackett, with Arthur Ransome at the helm and the Beach End Buoy in pre-war colours…